How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Rochester?
$76,820a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $36.93 an hour or $6,402 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.93
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,600Median: $76,820Highest 10%: $85,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $71,390 | $34.32 | |
| Median | $76,820 | $36.93 | |
| 75th | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| 90th | $85,070 | $40.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| New York, NY | $93,220 |
| Elmira, NY | $76,820 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,170 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $75,240 |
| Utica, NY | $72,890 |
| Syracuse, NY | $72,060 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $69,840 |
| Albany, NY | $59,970 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $36.93 ($76,820 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $76,820 against $58,940 nationally, 30% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $76,820, so Rochester pays 0% more.
Where does Rochester rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
35 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,070 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.